Gareth Enticott is a senior lecturer in the School of Planning and Geography. His research focuses on biosecurity, practices of environmental regulation and governance, and scientific controversies in animal health. His main focus is on the ongoing controversy surrounding bovine Tuberculosis in the UK, as well as the management of the disease in New Zealand. His work has helped inform policy on bovine Tuberculosis in England and Wales.

Qualifications

BSc (Hons) in Geography, University of Wales, Swansea, 1993

MSc City and Regional Planning, Cardiff University, 1995

Diploma in Social Science Research Methods, Cardiff University, 1996

PhD, School of City and Regional Planning, Cardiff University, 2000

Career

Senior Lecturer, School of Planning and Geography, Cardiff University (2012 – present)

Research Fellow, School of Planning and Geography, Cardiff University (2003 – 2012)

Research Associate, Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University (2001 – 2003)

Memberships/External Activities

Treasurer of the Royal Geographical Society-Institute of British Geographers Rural Geography Research Group (2010-present)

Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society

I have conducted peer review for the ESRC and for academic journals including Economy and Society, Agriculture and Human Values, Environment and Planning A, Environment and Planning C, Environment and Planning D, Geoforum, Geographical Review, Health and Place, Journal of Rural Studies, Sociologia Ruralis, Journal of Environmental Policy and Planning, Society and Animals, Policy and Politics, Law and Policy and Political Studies.

2012-14: Tree health and plant biosecurity: mapping, analysis and improved understanding of stakeholders and the public to help protect tree health (led by Imperial College London and Forest Research).

2011-14: The social and economic consequences of living with animal disease (ESRC/WAG studentship).

2010: Placement Fellowship Welsh Assembly Government (ESRC/WAG).

2008-10: Cultures of veterinary regulation (ESRC).

2008-10: Veterinary Capacity in Wales (WAG).

2006-8: Evaluation of the West Wales Biosecurity Intensive Treatment Area (WAG).

2006-7: Biosecurity and the regulation of animal health: the case of bovine tuberculosis (ESRC).

2005-8: Managing Research and Evaluation within the Department of Environment, Planning and Countryside (WAG).

2004: Rural Dimensions of Local Public Service Agreements (Countryside Agency).

PhD Supervision

I am always keen to hear from anyone interested in developing proposals for PhDs within my areas of expertise.